Defense / Tactics

Level II vs Level IIIA Body Armor At first glance, there really doesn’t seem to be a lot of difference between most level II armor and level IIIA body armor, and there really isn’t. The main difference comes when you compare the stopping power that each one brings to the table. According to the NIJ, …

Best Body Armor for EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have an important, stressful job that seems to just keep getting more and more dangerous. It’s so dangerous now that it makes sense for them to wear body armor in a lot of big cities and areas that are known for gang and drug-related violence. The …

What’s the Difference Between Level II and Level III Armor Body armor standards are sometimes confusing, especially if you’re not at least familiar with firearms. Two of the most common types of body armor are level II and level III. Level II body armor is soft armor designed to provide a basic level of protection …

Body Armor Body armor is confusing for most people if you haven’t been exposed to it before. With all of the different levels and different companies coming up with their own special levels that fall in between the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) levels. We’re going to demystify all of these levels and let you …

Level IIA Body Armor Level IIa body armor has been around for quite a while. In the body armor world, it’s pretty much not considered to be protective enough to be worth your time or money. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), level IIA body armor must be tested to stop a 124 …

How Much Ammo Does a Glock 19 Hold? Many years ago when I first started getting into firearms, I used to have questions like this. This one is pretty common, so let’s discuss it a little. The Glock 19 is designed to hold a standard 15 round magazine plus 1 round in the chamber. It …

Does a Gas Mask Protect You Against Tear Gas Social unrest is on the rise across the world. Riots are becoming an almost common occurrence in certain cities. These riots are often broken up by police using tear gas. A gas mask protects your eyes and lungs from tear gas. Most tear gas agents start …

Is Body Armor Necessary for SHTF? It seems like I’ve been having discussions about body armor nearly every day lately. Today we’re going to talk about whether body armor is actually needed during SHTF. Body armor is necessary for SHTF if you want to be ready for periods of enhanced violence and conflict. You probably …

Does a Gas Mask Protect You Against Radiation Have you ever wondered why people working with nuclear materials are always shown wearing a gas mask? The answer is right here! A gas mask protects you from Alpha and Beta radiation. It DOES NOT protect you from Gamma radiation. Gas masks are also useful to prevent …

Can Body Armor Stop A Knife Have you ever wondered what body armor can protect you from? If it can stop a bullet, what else can it stop? Level III and Level IV armor can stop a knife. Level IIa, Level II and Level IIIa body armor can add some protection from a knife but …

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